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Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill Rise Early For The Today Show

Allie Merriam — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:48:40 PST

Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill were together this morning for a visit to The Today Show in NYC. Brad talked with Ann Curry about Moneyball and the film's many Oscar nominations. He's in the running to take home a best actor statue, while Jonah's up for his first-ever Academy Award as a best supporting actor. The picture's additionally in contention for best film of the year, best adapted screenplay, and best achievement in film editing.

The guys reminisced about working on Moneyball, and Jonah reflected on a particularly awesome prank Brad pulled. They've mentioned before that Brad tricked out Jonah's golf cart with George Michael paraphernalia, but more details were disclosed to Ann. Jonah spoke about the cart, which was rigged to play the song "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" when it turned on. He revealed, "If it was just that, that would be crazy. That would be annoying for me. But he also had it shrink-wrapped bright pink, like neon pink. And he had superimposed a picture of me and George Michael on the front that said, 'I'm Jonah Hill and I love Wham!' And then it had wedding noisemakers under the cart. And so I'd have a meeting with someone and I'd drive up in this insane, absurdly Liberace-style [thing]."

Brad Pitt Rises Early to Talk Moneyball, Oscars, and More on The Today Show

Allie Merriam — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:50:30 PST

Brad Pitt swung by The Today Show this morning to chat with Ann Curry about his Oscar-nominated movie Moneyball. His costar Jonah Hill was by his side for the interview, which came after the guys visited Inside the Actor's Studio together last night. Brad spoke about the process of getting the movie made, while Jonah weighed in on what he did when he found out about his own Academy Award nomination. Jonah spoke about what it's like having Brad as a producer, commenting, "He's a great boss!" Jonah also gave a little more detail about the time Brad pranked him by tricking out his golf cart with George Michael paraphernalia.

The Today Show Gang Goes All Out With Royal Wedding Halloween Costumes!

Allie Merriam — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 08:17:25 PDT

The hosts of the Today show always dress up for Halloween, and this year they did not disappoint! The whole Today Show crew got decked out as royal wedding attendees with Matt Lauer and Ann Curry playing the key roles of Prince William and Kate Middleton! Natalie Morales looked perfect in the part of Pippa Middleton while Savannah Guthrie donned a specially made Prince Charles mask and Al Roker was Prince Harry. Meredith Viera, who retired from the show earlier this year, made a special return as Queen Elizabeth!

The show was stolen, though, by Kathy Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb. The ladies were dead ringers for Princess Beatrice and Eugenie, and Kathy Lee had a replica of that famous Philip Treacy made to order! Their contributing correspondent Sara Haines got in on the action too by dressing just like Victoria Beckham from April 29, complete with a fascinator and baby bump, but missing hot date of David Beckham.

Matt Damon Talks Contagion and Jokes About His "Lauer" Hairdo on The Today Show

Katie Henry — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:55:31 PDT

Matt Damon was on the go before dawn this morning, stopping to sign autographs for fans in NYC. The Contagion star swung by The Today Show to chat with his old pal Matt Lauer. Self-confessed germaphobe Lauer greeted Damon wearing a surgical mask before diving into questions about the film. Damon returned the jokes, describing his shaved hairdo as "the Lauer." From there Matt was on the move again and dropped by Regis and Kelly for an interview. Matt's back in the Big Apple after a trip to Italy, where he joined costars Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Ehle, Laurence Fishburne, and director Steven Soderbergh at their Venice Film Festival premiere. He'll be in the company of another castmate, Marion Cotillard, tonight when they hit the red carpet together at the film's NYC premiere. There's more excitement in the Damon household this week, since three of his four daughters are heading to school tomorrow. Matt says he's ready too, saying to Lauer, "I used to walk to school when I was a kid, and I just love that part of it. Particularly the first day, and the jitters! [My] three-year-old still she still doesn’t know she’s going to school. We have a 7th grader starting a new school, and my Kindergartener is really excited because she’s going back to school and seeing her friends." From there Matt was on the move again and dropped by Live With Regis and Kelly for his next interview.

Jason Bateman and Ryan Reynolds Team Up For Today

Lindsay Miller — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:29:00 PDT

Jason Bateman and Ryan Reynolds left The Today Show together this morning, both looking dapper in collared shirts and sweaters. During their interview with Matt Lauer, the pair said they'd consider a sequel, and Ryan even joked about shooting a scene in which his character, an out-of-work actor, ends up shooting soft porn. Ryan said, "That was a tough scene to shoot, I must say. It was the one day I invited my family to the set. They were there, and they watched it." The stars of The Change-Up headed to NYC to promote their new movie after stepping out for the LA premiere on Monday night. We caught up with the duo on the red carpet at the debut, where Sandra Bullock made a showing to support Ryan, her longtime friend. Ryan and Jason told us that although they've known each other for 15 years, this film marks the first time they've truly acted opposite each other. That friendly chemistry is evident in Ryan and Jason's new promo for The Change-Up, a funny short they released this week in which they try to convince a wide range of audiences to check out the body-switching comedy.

Steal the White House Chef's Kid-Friendly Pop-Tart Alternative Recipe

Rebecca M Gruber — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:02:28 PDT

Show me a mom who isn't looking for new recipes for her family, and I'll show you a mom that I'm bowing down to. As busy parents, it's easy to get in a rut and just make the same rotation of dishes that guarantee clean plates at the end of the meal. Changing things up not only introduces tots to new tastes, but also it can be fun for everyone involved in the cooking process.

Chris Comerford, the executive chef at the White House, was recently challenged to make a healthy picnic for fifth graders. The result? Some great dishes kids and adults will love. Among my favorites were pocket fruit pies and a refreshing lemonade that look a lot tastier than anything you'll find prepackaged in the store. Take a look and add these to any gatherings you might be having this weekend!

Video: Ryan Gosling Dirty Dances With Al Roker!

PopSugar — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:27:12 PDT

Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone were on The Today Show to talk about their new movie Crazy, Stupid, Love. There was a chance for Ryan to show off his smooth moves, when he engaged in some classic movie dancing with Al Roker. Word had gotten out that Ryan could do the classic lift from Dirty Dancing, and Al had the treat of being his dance partner - check it out!

Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake Hit The Today Show and Confirm Their Dates With Marines

Lindsay Miller — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 10:01:00 PDT

Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake arrived at NBC's studios in NYC this morning for a visit to The Today Show. The Friends With Benefits costars have been busy hyping the movie, which hits theaters this weekend, all month long. Justin and Mila went south of the border to debut the film at the Cancun Film Festival last week and will also hit the red carpet together tonight for the Big Apple premiere of the film. It was another red-carpet event that the pair chatted about during their talk-show appearance today. Mila and Justin have been invited to Marine Corps balls, and both insist that they plan to attend the parties despite reports to the contrary. Mila will be going with Sgt. Scott Moore, while Justin's date is Cpl. Kelsey De Santis.

Rihanna Shows a Flash of Midriff in Her Sexy Sailor Outfit on The Today Show

Lindsay Miller — Fri, 27 May 2011 13:57:34 PDT

Rihanna was on The Today Show bright and early this morning in NYC, sporting a skimpy uniform as she sang several of her latest singles, including "What's My Name" and "California King Bed." She was fresh off a performance with Britney Spears at the Billboard Music Awards last weekend. The pop stars joined forces to perform their "S&M" remix in matching leotards and even shared a near-kiss, and while some thought the routine was a bit too steamy for TV, Matt Lauer admitted to watching the video several times! She and the morning-show hosts shared a few laughs in between her songs, but things took a slightly scary turn when an overzealous fan grabbed Rihanna while she belted out one of her hits. The star was unhurt, and her backup dancers quickly came to her rescue to help her wriggle free.

James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender Hug It Out Alongside January and Zoe

Katie Henry — Thu, 26 May 2011 13:29:16 PDT

January Jones joined her X-Men: First Class costars in NYC this morning for a promotional stop by The Today Show. The foursome sat down with Matt Lauer to chat about their prequel, which opens nationwide June 3, and even shared what superpowers they would like to have; January, Zoe Kravitz, and James McAvoy chose the power of flight while Michael Fassbender joked he'd like to be able to grow a tail. The stars stepped out together last night for the film's Big Apple premiere, with Kevin Bacon, Lucas Till, and Rose Byrne joining the posse for photos. They were still missing a few key members of the all-star cast, since Jennifer Lawrence and Nicholas Hoult weren't able to attend. January was decked out in an asymmetrical dress for the a.m. interview after rocking a Preen ensemble last night, though she introduced a particularly sexy maternity style when she wore a sheer shirt back in LA earlier this week.